DOUGIE – 29948
Safe - 8-18-2018 Manhattan
SAFE 8/18/18 – DOUGIE is a 7 month old kitten who was abandoned in the shelter lobby. She got a bit feisty after initial handling and needs a good home.
Manhattan Center
*RETURN*
Dougie 29948
Medical:
31-Jul-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 12:32 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Reported 8 mo, consistent with PE findings
Microchip noted on Intake? Positive scan
History : Returned <1 mo after adoption, currently on bite hold
Subjective: BARH, purring and leans into pets, minimal restraint used for physical exam because turns head quickly and gently paws at hand when restraint used
Evidence of Cruelty seen – none
Evidence of Trauma seen – none
Objective
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS = 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Clean adult dentition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: purring throughout exam so difficult to auscult, no overt heart murmur, normal respiratory rate and effort
ABD: Non painful, but reactive to palpation, no masses palpated
U/G: Female spayed
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Externally normal
Assessment: Apparently healthy
Prognosis: Excellent
Plan: Recommend adoption when bite hold up
SURGERY:
Already spayed
20-Jul-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 6:26 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: positive
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allowed minimal handling, easily aroused, enjoys pets and purrs but then eyes dilate and cat begins growling
Sex: spayed female
Estimated Age: reported 7m
Subjective: returned <1m after adoption for behavior, no updated history
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: no staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: WNL 5/9 BCS
Mentation: BARH
Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy
Plan: DVM intake, recieved booster and preventatives
12-Jun-2018
Spay/Neuter Summary
Medical Assistant: 11:24 AM
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA.
Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
Start 0.31 ml Robenacoxib 20 mg/ml sid sq x 2 days and 0.40 ml Simbadol 1.8 mg/ml sid sq x 2 days as pain management.
3-Jun-2018
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 1:59 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Estimated 6-9 months based on overall size and development
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg – MC placed
History : Stray, no health hx available
Subjective: Alert, tentatively walks out of carrier
Observed Behavior – Allows some handling but quickly gets impatient and starts to growl and yowl, twist out of restraint
Evidence of Cruelty seen – None
Evidence of Trauma seen – None
Objective
BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Soft, non painful, not distended, no masses palpated
U/G: Female, presumed intact
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: Normal externally
Assessment: Apparently healthy
Prognosis: Excellent
Plan: Spay, placement
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
2-Jun-2018
LVT Intake
L V T Notes: 8:05 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: negative, could not place
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allowed handling at first, playful but escalated and became increasingly fractious (biting and swatting)
Sex: intact female
Estimated Age: appx 6-7m
Subjective: abandoned in lobby, no history
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: no staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9
Mentation: BARH
Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy
Plan: DVM intake, MC and CT when calm
Behavior:
Animal Behavior Saved At: 29-Jul-2018 19:13:8.000
Animal ID:
29948
Animal Name: Dougie
Age: 8 Months (approx)
Tag Number:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Female
Spayed / Neutered: Yes
Handler: 991065
Observer:
Behavior Assessment Date:
6/4/2018
Retest Date:
7/29/2018
Retest Reason:
Retest pending socialization
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY:
Previously lived with: 2 adults
Behavior toward strangers: Dougie is friendly and hyper around strangers.
Behavior toward children: Dougie has never been around children.
Behavior toward cats: Dougie has never been around other cats.
Behavior toward dogs: Dougie has never been around dogs.
Bite or Scratch history: Dougie has scratched her owner multiple times.
Litter box training: Uncovered with clumping litter
Energy level/descriptors: High
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
7/20/18
Observed Behavior: allowed minimal handling, easily aroused, enjoys pets and purrs but then eyes dilate and cat begins growling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
7/20/18
Softly sitting upright on cage bedding, looking around, leans in for pets, purrs while being active, playing in his cage.
Evelyn Colon
7/22/18
Sitting up on den, facing away, grooming. Turned and came forward when touched, soft eyes and body. Sat in place, allowed all pets, seemed distracted by room activity.
7/24/18
Resting in den, came immediately out when spoken to. Played energetically when given mouse and pipecleaner toys. Stayed at the front when door opened, sniffed hand, then head-butted and leaned into pets. Resumed playing after door closed.
Ilona Kotik
7/25/18
Very playful, active kitty, leans in for pets, purrs and appreciates the attention.
Evelyn C.
7/26/18
Came to the front on approach, soft eyes and body, started rubbing against the bars. Stayed at the front when door opened, leaned and arched into pets, purred loudly. Allowed pickup, jumped calmly back into cage, ate offered treats.
Ilona Kotik
7/27/18
Active by the front of the cage, seeking attention, soft body, leans in for pets, purrs and enjoys treats.
Cage Condition:
Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:
Dougie sits on her den, looking at the assessor with soft eyes and body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Dougie waves through the bars.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Dougie remains calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:
Dougie head-butts the assessor’s hand, then leans and arches into the stroke and begins to purr.
Reaction to being picked up:
Dougie sits calmly in the assessor’s arms.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Moderate
VOCAL:
Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Sweet
Affectionate
Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
Very high energy level
Potential challenges comments:
Dougie is an active young cat who would benefit from increased mental and physical stimulation to appropriately direct his/her energy. We recommend using fishing pole-type toys as they allow for vigorous and stimulating exercise. Puzzle feeders will also keep Dougie engaged and exercise her brain in addition to her body.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Average
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Dougie interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting.
This cat is showing behavior appropriate for new or experienced cat parents.
BROOKLYN, 11213
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PREVIOUS INFO:
WAS SAFE 6/12/18
MANHATTAN CENTER
Dougie 29948
Location: Manhattan
Intake Date: 6/1/18
Intake Type: Abandoned
Medical Behavior: Orange
Sex: Female
Age: 6 months
Weight: 6 lbs
Original Location: 10029
L V T Notes: 8:05 AM
[LVT Intake Exam]
Microchip Scan: negative, could not place
Evidence of Cruelty: no
Observed Behavior: allowed handling at first, playful but escalated and became increasingly fractious (biting and swatting)
Sex: intact female
Estimated Age: appx 6-7m
Subjective: abandoned in lobby, no history
Eyes: clear
Ears: clean
Oral Exam: no staining
Heart: WNL
Lungs: WNL
Abdomen: WNL
Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9
Mentation: BARH
Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy
Plan: DVM intake, MC and CT when calm
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